[lifeisfun]

I wish that the remote was backlit

Why...? The battery would run out in weeks if it had lighting. It lasts a year because it doesn't have all those extra features like backlights and touchscreens.

Its so nice in the hands it works perfectly in pitch black. Its one of the most ergonomic remotes I've ever used.

For the same reason I like backlit keyboard for HTPC.
Automatic LED backlight would not drain battery that much.